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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Courts Across the Country Say Physical Damages are Required to Trigger Business Interruption Claims

Two years ago there was much uncertainty regarding how the COVID-19 pandemic would play out,...

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Product Liability

Florida Product Liability Law: 4th DCA Affirms Summary Judgment with Key Holdings for Manufacturers

On June 15, 2022, the Fourth DCA issued its opinion in Michael Grieco v. Daiho...

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Product Liability

Florida Extends Apex Deposition Doctrine to Corporate Officers

The Apex Deposition Doctrine (“ADD”) provides powerful protection against abusive discovery practices to high-ranking officials...

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Casualty Litigation

‘Depp v. Heard’: Five Lessons for First-Year Lawyers

Watched by millions of Americans, the recent trial in Depp v. Heard had it all—...

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Government and Administrative

Relief for Local Governments and Taxpayers: Court Limits Attorneys’ Fees Under Sunshine Law

Section 119, Florida Statutes, called the “Sunshine Law”, was designed to hold government accountable and...

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Government and Administrative

A Miranda Procedural Violation Does Not Necessarily Create a Civil Cause of Action for a Violation of the Fifth Amendment

The United States Supreme Court has recently held that a violation of the Miranda procedure...

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Employment and Labor

Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Alters the Scope of Recoverable Damages Under Anti-Discrimination Statutes Enacted under the Spending Clause

The Supreme Court of the United States recently held in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller,...

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The Dos and Don’ts of Being a Good Mentor

To some, mentorship comes naturally, but others may need a little bit more time and...

Employment and Labor

Florida Businesses can do More When Aiding Gig Economy Worker in Emergencies Without Worry of Liability

Good news is on the horizon for companies that legitimately use independent contractors.  The Florida...

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Casualty Litigation

Florida Supreme Court Confirms Limitation of Joerg Holding to Future Medical Expenses

The Florida Supreme Court recently confirmed that claimants may only submit evidence of past medical...

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